When I asked for ideas of what to make with my chestnut spread, Mimi recommended a recipe from Nigella Lawson. I adapted her recipe to make this chocolate chestnut mousse and the result was amazing.
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To me, the worst part about having pneumonia was the coughing. It took 3 lots of cough mixtures before I found one that worked. Funnily enough, it was one I could buy off the shelf, without having to go to the pharmacist. This was recommended by my Doctor and allowed me some relief. The main benefit was that it stopped the dry cough, and the side effect was some solid sleep. But, that sleep only lasted for 5 hours. Not wanting to take more cough mixture on work nights, I ended up lying in bed for 2 hours, dozing but not sleeping. I cannot tell you just how tired this made me feel. Then I had a bad coughing spell which pulled the intercostal muscles on my left hand side. I don’t know why this is the side I always injure? I was in absolute agony and found the pain unbearable.
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Being tired and sore is no fun at all! And then coughing and sneezing on top of that. No ways, not on. Like with all rib injuries I just had to grin and bear it. You cannot do anything other than take anti-inflammatories, and use a topical gel. Any movement was painful and even talking was uncomfortable. I could not pick up anything heavy or walk around with the freedom I take for granted. It put a huge damper on getting back into my exercise routine. And I also felt less inclined to stand in the kitchen and create dishes. But needs must as the saying goes and at least after making this chocolate chestnut mousse I got to treat myself!
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Chocolate Chestnut Mousse
Ingredients
- 70 g dark chocolate, broken up
- 50 mls whipping cream
- 50 mls milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 100 g chestnut spread
- 10 mls Brandy
Method
- Place the chocolate into a blender and blitz until fine
- Pour the cream and milk into a saucepan and bring to just boiling over a medium temperature
- Add the cream to the chocolate and leave to stand for 30 seconds
- Blend for 30 seconds and then add the egg yolk
- Process for a further 45 seconds then add the chestnut spread and Brandy
- Blend for another 45 seconds to combine completely
- Place the mousse into small ramekins or cups and refrigerate for 4 hours to set
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Oh, I’m so glad you made it! I guess I made it way before my blog started, or it would be on it. Spectacular stuff!!!
Thank you for the nudge to make this 🙂
Chestnut spread is one of my favourite things to eat either with a spoon or with whipped cream on a crepe! This sounds delicious 😀
I must try it plain!
I am so sorry to hear about your lengthily illness, Tandy. I hope you are feeling a bit better now. This is a super recipe. Terence loves chocolate mousse.
Thank you, all better now except for my ribs which are not quite pain free
The first time I tasted chestnut dessert I didn’t like it at all, and since chestnuts are pretty nearly unknown, I’ve never given it a second chance. You are making me think I should try again!
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I liked the texture of this a lot 🙂
Chocolate and chestnut is a match made in heaven. Sounds so divine!
It really was!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen chestnut spread, I’ll have to take a look the next time I’m in our market. Hope each day you feel a little better.
Or maybe the next time you are overseas? Thanks for the wishes 🙂
Tandy I’m so sorry to hear you have been so ill, it takes ages to recover from a cough. Wish I could send you some of our homemade honey. Love this recipe so must hunt down some chestnut spread.
I love local honey and if I lived closer I would take you up on that offer for sure!